The 2021 AusCycling WA Cyclocross Championships

proudly run and organised by WA Cyclocross on behalf of Perth MTB Club and AusCycling WA

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The 2021 AusCycling WA Cyclocross Championships is all about challenging yourself against the WACX wonderland we call Garvey Park.
So now is your time to shine, jump up a grade (if you want to), service your bottom bracket and stick on mud tyres.

The Championships are seperate from The Numbat Cup but the philosophy still remain - a no-nonsense Cyclocross (CX) state series. No big cash prizes, no professional setups - just pure racing for fun! Local parks, local riders, and local businesses support it. There’s a grade for everyone, and you can race on any bike you choose. Don’t try it if you don’t like having fun!

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The 2021 AusCycling WA Cyclocross Championships Age Calculator

Age categories will calculated based on riders age as at 31st December 2021

Use the following schedule to determine your age category for the Championship events throughout the calendar year of 2021 - don't worry Entry Bosses wizards have worked this out for WACX.

Age Category	Min Age	Max Age	Years of Birth
Under 15	13	14	2008 & 2007
Under 17	15	16	2006 & 2005
Under 19	17	18	2004 & 2003
Under 23	19	22	2002, 2001, 2000 & 1999

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Entry Fee

• Plate Fee $15 one-off plate fee for the RFID timing roll out, in 2021 don't lose it. Replacement plate will be $20
• Seniors (including U19 & U23): $30
• Young Guns(U15 & U17): $15

• Race & Vol: - $20 if volunteering at this race course pull down doesn't constitute volunteering. If that's all you can do just wait until the volunteering entry has closed then sign up at $25, your help at pack up is still greatly appreciated however help at set up is golden.

• Kids(U9 & U13): - $10 to enter (please bring existing number plates) - pre-register would be great- relevant license required (see below) RFID timing and placing all riders will get a WACX cyclocross medal, please refer to The WACX Philosophy

Please follow WACX on Facebook or bookmark WACylocross to stay current!

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Grades, bikes and tyres widths matrix

Grade	Bike	Tyres	Bars	Gears
Kidz CX U9 & U13	Any	Any	Any	Any
Elite Men, U23 & U19 and Women, U23 & U19	CX Only	33mm	Drop	Any
U17, Men's B, Masters B and Women's B	CX Only	33mm	Drop	Any
Men's C, Masters C, Women's C and CX Young Guns U15	CX Only	Max 35mm	Drop	Any
Men's & Women's Open	Any Bike (no pedal assist/e-bike)	Any	Any	Any
Men's & Women's Single Speed CX	CX Only	33mm	Drop or Flat	One

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Cyclocross Categories

• Men's Categories: - CX-Elite, U19, SSCX, CX-B, U17, CX Masters (+40) B, CX-C, CX Masters (+40) C, CX Young Guns U15
• Women's Categories: - CX-Elite, U19, SSCX, U17, CX-B, CX-C, CX Young Guns U15

Any Other Bike Categories

• Men's Categorie: - Open (any bike or +35mm tyre width)
• Women's Categorie: - Open (any bike or +35mm tyre width)

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RACE SCHEDULE

Main Activity	Start Time	Duration	Finish Time
Arrive - and general chin wag	0730	05	0735
Course outline and construction tips	0735	10	0745
Course set up - the best part of the day - all hands on deck to build it	0745	2:45	1030
Kids (U9) any bike - must wear a helmet (please write names on number plate)	1100	15	1225
Kids (U13) any bike - must wear a helmet (please write names on number plate)	1130	20	1200
Kids (U9 & U13) - Presentations Course adjustment	1200	10	1210
Men Only CX C CX Bike Only, CX-Masters C +40 CX Bike Only, Young Guns U15 CX Bike Only and Open any bike with +35mm tyres (30mins)	1210	30	1240
Men Only Single Speed CX CX Bike Only (flat or drop bars), U19/U17 & CX B CX Bike Only and CX-Masters B +40 CX Bike Only (40 mins)	1300	40	1350
Women Only CX W Elite & U23 CX Bike Only (45-50 mins) & Single Speed CX, U19/U17 & CX WB CX Bike Only (approx 40 mins), CX WC CX Bike Only, Young Guns U15 CX Bike Only Open any bike with +35mm tyres (30mins)	1400	60	1500
Men Only CX Elite & U23 CX Bike Only (60 mins)	1500	70	1610
Course pull down - all help appreciated	1610	35	1645
Mens, Womens & Masters Presentations - All grades, so hang around and heckle some more	1645	10	1655
Relax, reflect and enjoy and help finish pack-up/clean-up	1655	35	1730

Subject to change depending on entry numbers (U19 & U17 grade might be combined as an U19 combined grade, thus a U17 rider can win the U19 title)

* Course Set up and build: 'build it and they will come' head down early and help build the course you race. If the course isn't ready when you arrive, don't blame the organisers/course designers. The question is what could you have done to help, bring a rubber mallet and have a go. If you can't bang in the poles help with rego, timing, ongoing course maintenance, marshals, anything - before or after your race. Just ask or use your initiative. No need to be precious - because cyclocross.

• Free Practice: - additional free practice (partial course) will be available whilst kids racing is on.

• Presentations: - See race schedule.

• Start procedures: - The Chief Commissaire will do a call-up, separate grades and send them away in waves (eg separated by say 1 minute) if grade numbers are sufficient. Small grades may be combined. All results are captured separately regardless of startline grouping.

SPECIAL NOTICES:

• CX bikes must run CX tyres - 33mm max width (as written on tyre with tiny allowance for tyre flare on wide rims). Definitely no gravel grinder or Monster Cross tyres in CX Race Category. Male riders can race in Open Category with any width tyre, any style of bike.

• WACX style PITS will be in operation: - As is the tradition in Cross, mechanical assistance must be taken from the designated pit area. Spare wheels & bike changes cannot be taken from random locations on the course - only in the pits. Riders must run the course to the pits if their bike is unrideable. We will run double-sided pits so the max distance to pits should be no more than half a lap depending on course layout.

• Championship ages - minimum ages - Older juniors (say U15), with suitable experience, looking to race the full course for a full race duration can enter C Grade in WACX.

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GRADING

What Grade? ....please be guided by your motor

"What grade should I ride in CX?"

A lot of people struggle with finding the right grade in CX, generally for one of two reasons; 1) They race, but are new to 'cross, or 2) They have never raced.

We will be opening entries soon so please be guided by the following advice when requesting a grade...

"be guided by your motor"

What does that mean? It means that you should ride against riders of similar strength, not drop down because of some perceived disadvantage around tech skills.

Some examples: If you race A grade on the Road/MTB or at your local crit, we request that you enter Elite grade for CX.
If you don't race but you are a similar level to some of your training buddies who race B grade on the Road/MTB, enter B grade. If you have never raced and aren't able to gauge a grade off any of your training partners, you should enter C Grade and see how you go.

You will be asked for Grading Information at entry. Please provide information that helps the Handicappers either confirm your requested grade or determine the correct grade for you. Information helps get you into the correct grade. Also note that you request a grade, and that may be changed by the Handicappers. The published Final Start List is confirmation of your grade for race day.

WACX can and will encourage riders that are capable of riding the next grade. If you are in a lower grade and are consistently lapping times that are above the meantime in the grade above you will be promoted.

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The Call Up will be based on, a combination of recent results, Numbat Cup series standings and heckling kudos

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TIMING - RFID chip timing for 2021 - seems to be working

It normally works until it doesn't

WACX is self-timed and requires volunteers for this to happen - please help us to time you.

I understand that many riders like to see their times, if you do please help out.

Don't complain if you don't volunteer in the timing tent, as it doesn't fit the WACX ethos.

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LICENSING - Basically this is your responsibility

Licensing Requirements for Racing WA Cyclocross in 2021 You can race under your current valid • CA Race, or • MBTA Race license.

As the year progresses you will need to renew your racing license when the above types expire.

Log on to Tidy HQ here: https://auscycling.tidyhq.com/

If you don’t have one of the examples above, you will need to read below and decide which racing license suits your needs.

All rider from U9 to 65+ will need to have a valid license to enter any WACX event in 2021 via Entry Boss and you will need to present it when you collect your racing numbers this season.

The more riders of this magnificent cycling discipline that cyclocross is, the greater the chance that the sport has of gaining proper recognition - therefore funding and support from our newly formed national governing body.

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AusCycling Licensing Categories

Click here for AusCycling Licensing Categories and Perth MTB membership info

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Race Location

Venue: The spiritual home of WA Cyclocross Garvey Park
Enter via Fauntleroy Ave, Belmont

FACILITIES:

• Parking: It is limited, as it is not the biggest area to park your car, park considerately if outside.
• Toilets: Flushing toilets (near Kiosk) available - toilet paper is brutal BYO soft stuff.
• Coffee: at the local cafe Riverside Kiosk
• Food: No BYO or at Riverside Kiosk (BBQ's are at the park as well...)
• Water: There is water but, best bring what you require.
• Electricity: generator only
• Playground: Yes
• First Aid: St Johns Ambulance will be on location form 1030-1630

NEED TO CONTACT SOMEONE:

• Email: steuart.vandercaarson at gmail.com or
• Phone: zero4zero8 872 zero78
• Follow: WACX through Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/562255490470022/)
• Web: www.wacyclocross.org

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